What is the best alternative to Raycast?

The top-rated alternatives to Raycast in the Developer Tools category include Shiplight, Windows MCP, MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Raycast alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Raycast and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Raycast free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Raycast with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.